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What does Crimson Veil represent for you after Birdeatsbaby? Crimson Veil was the next musical evolution of our sound. It made more sense to break...

Hi! What was the most unexpected challenge you faced while recording “Slave to the Scythe”? The heat in the studio proved to be a pretty...

Hi! “The Host” marks your first concept album. What inspired you to take this narrative approach, and how did it alter your songwriting and recording...

Can you describe how your experiences in Naraka influenced the development of VESTIGE’s sound and the direction of Janis? First thing to know is that...

Hi! The Formless Fires is your third album and the first one with Metal Blade Records. How did teaming up with them affect how you...

Hi! What’s the story or inspiration behind “Horror Beyond Horror” album title, and how does it reflect the vibe of the album? Hi there. First,...

Hi guys! You’ve been crushing it for 25 years now. How have you guys kept your sound so brutal and fresh over all these years?...

Hi Paul! Your sound has evolved a lot. How do you mix your death metal roots with your new, more experimental directions on Absolute Elsewhere?...

Hi James! What inspired the title “The Black River”? Is there a story behind it? Well, there are a few things interesting around the title....

Can you talk about the inspiration behind the eclectic mix of sounds on “Psychobulb”? We just like varied songs and sounds and don’t want to...

Hailing from Barcelona-Spain, Braindrag simply amazed from the beginning with their mesmerizing album, Coure Roent. Amazing sound, amazing atmosphere, amazing music! You can read the...

Hi! How do you navigate contrasting themes to create a harmonious and immersive experience for your listeners? – As a listener of music myself, I’ve...

How did the myth of SARAJAH begin? What moment marked the true birth of the band? J.H. founded the band in the early 2010s and...

Can you explain the themes of transformation and change explored in ‘Haunted Dreams’, and how they influenced your music? (Maria) – Hi all! We like...

How did ORIGOD come together, and who were your early musical influences? Origod was born in 2007 in Turin, Italy, from the ashes of a...

What inspired the themes of dissolution and reconstruction explored in your new album “Dissolve”? The songs on this album were written at a time in...

What’s the story behind DISLIMN’s formation? How did you three meet? Basile: The project is the result of a wish from Florent (guitar) and I,...

‘Eschaton’ is a significant chapter for SHADOW WITCH. What sets this album apart from your previous releases? We always begin with me editing rehearsals; I...

Hi! How did the end of Iron Man and Lord influence the formation and musical identity of Spiral Grave? It was kind of by accident....

Hi! “Children of the Morgue” dives deep into the theme of death. Can you share some personal experiences or societal observations that shaped the concept...